Kathryn Gormley Howells
OBITUARY
Kathryn “Kathy” Gormley Howells, 91, of Allentown, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Luther Crest. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Howells. Born in Wilson, PA, she was the daughter of the late Addison and Miriam (Bachman) Buss. She was a graduate of Allentown High School, Class of 1952. Kathy was a residential and commercial Real Estate Broker in the Lehigh Valley for many years. She had a love of life and learning that was ongoing by taking classes at local colleges. She was active in golf, skiing, tennis, and traveling, but her greatest passion was sailing.
Kathy was a dedicated, and loving mother to her four children and their families, Richard A. Howells, II and wife Haya Jacqui, Robert A. Howells and wife Maite, Robin A. Dolbin and husband Steven and James A. Howells and wife Teri; Companion, William “Bud” Durant; and 7 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Siblings, Jean Troxell and Harold Buss; and her Companion, Hugh Wilson.
A celebration of her life will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th & Hamilton Streets, Allentown. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to a charity of your choice.